LAST UPDATED: 11/19/20
November & December Playbook RESIDENT REGISTRATION: Opens Sunday, October 4 at 10pm
Nonresident Registration: Opens Monday, October 19 at 8:30am www.gepark.org TABLE of CONTENTS
DANCE ACKERMAN SFC ALL STAR SPORTS 38 10 31
Adult & Senior Interest...... 24-25 Platform Tennis...... 40-41 Dance...... 38-39 Policies...... 53 Early Childhood Interest...... 16-18 Program Supervisors...... 4 Early Childhood Sports...... 31-32 Registration...... 4 Family Events...... 6-7 Rentals...... 42-43 Fitness...... 10-15 Scholarship Fund...... 35 Gymnastics...... 36-37 Spring Avenue Dog Park...... 48 Ice Skating & Sled Hill...... 19 Youth & Teen Interest...... 20-23 PLATFORM TENNIS Nature...... 26-28 Youth & Teen Sports...... 33-34 Park Information...... 44-51 What’s Open...... 5 40
NEW DATE NEXT PLAYBOOK COMES OUT December 16 Brochures will be available online only until further notice Due to the fluid conditions surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, brochures will not be printed or delivered to homes until further notice. To provide you with the most accurate information, brochures will be available online only at: gepark.org/playbook. As changes occur, we will update the brochure as well as communicate via email and/or our social media pages. Please subscribe to our enewsletter or follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Thank you for your continued support, patience, and understanding during this time.
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gepark.org 3 GLEN ELLYN PARK DISTRICT We’re Here to Help! How to Register Staff initials follow the program description for which Online Registration they are responsible. Log onto www.gepark.org/register to sign up for almost any class, program or event. If you are a BT Brad Thomas [email protected] new user you must create a new account prior to CB Clint Babicz [email protected] registering online by clicking “Create an Account” and following the on-screen prompts. CH Christine Hartnett [email protected]
CS Chad Shingler [email protected] In Person & Drop Off Registration Available at the Spring Avenue and Main Street JR Jeannie Robinson [email protected] Recreation Centers. For assistance by phone, MD Mary Defiglia [email protected] please call (630) 858-2462. RF Renae Frigo [email protected] Monday-Friday: 9:00am-5:00pm Saturday: 9:00am-12:00pm (Spring Avenue only) SL Stacey Lim [email protected] Sunday: Closed TS Taylor Stirmell [email protected] Hours subject to change. Closed on November 26, November 27, December 24, December 25, December 31 and January 1. Website...... gepark.org Registration/General Questions...... (630) 858-2462 Mail/Fax Registration Refund Requests...... gepark.org/refund Mail: Glen Ellyn Park District, Registration, 185 Spring Avenue, Glen Ellyn, 60137 Ackerman SFC Questions...... (630) 317-0130 Fax: (630) 389-8527 Closure/Cancellation Hotline...... gepark.org/hotline
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BOARD of COMMISSIONERS For the Board meeting schedule, visit: gepark.org/board-meetings
Michael Ward Alex Durham Julia Nephew Ben Stortz Kathy Cornell Paul Bischoff Jr. Rob Weber President Vice President Treasurer
4 NOV/DEC 2020 What’'s Open AT THE PARK DISTRICT? CLICK HERE
gepark.org 5 GLEN ELLYN PARK DISTRICT Family Events
Prom with Mom Turkey Trot Age: 3-10 with Adult Thursday, November 26 Moms, come have a special night with your Stay tuned for more details! Updates will be favorite little guy! Dress to impressCANCELED and dance posted at: gepark.org/turkey-trot the night away to music played by the DJ. A complimentary photo wall and an ice cream sundae bar will also be included. Moms with more than one son are encouraged to bring them all. Participants are asked to wear a face covering during the event when not eating Donuts Santa or drinking. If a mom cannot attend, another with Ages: All adult family member is welcome. Location: CLOSED TO NEW ENROLLMENT Do-nut miss the chance to visit with Santa Abbington Banquets. Min/Max: 25/45. (ts) while enjoying some delicious treats and hot chocolate! There will be table activities, Each adult and child attending must register. songs, and even a visit from the original jolly Registration closes November 6. old elf, Santa. Each child will receive a gift Ages: 3-5 from Santa as a remembrance of this special day. This is not a drop-off program, children 118696 Sa 11/14 4-5pm $25R/$38NR must be accompanied by an adult. Location: Ages: 5-10 Lake Ellyn Boathouse, 645 Lenox Road. Min/ Max: 30/40. (ts) Group A 118697 Sa 11/14 6-8pm $35R/$52NR Only adults and children over the age of 1 Group B must register. 118698 Sa 11/14 6-8pm $35R/$52NR CHILD: $18R/$27NR ADULT: $10R/$15NR 118699 Sa 12/5 8-9am 118700 Sa 12/5 9:30-10:30am 118701 Sa 12/5 11am-12pm
6 NOV/DEC 2020 Polar Express Pajama Party with Santa
Ages: AllCLOSED TO NEW ENROLLMENT Enjoy the holiday season’s favorite movie, Candy Cane Hunt The Polar Express, on the big screen. Wear Ages: 2-8 your jammies for a fantastical time of wonder Search for hundreds of hidden candy canes, and magic as we use our imaginations and create a candy-cane-inspired craft project, journey to the North Pole! We’ll have hot and enjoy a storytime before we head cocoa and cookies, make a holiday-themed outdoors for the hunt. In case of inclement project, and have a surprise visit from the weather, the hunt will be inside at the BIG GUY! Families will have their own space recreation center. In addition to the regular to spread out a blanket or lawn chair for candy canes, there will be special candy the movie. A “train station” for physically canes that will lead to an extra special treat. distant and safe photos with Santa and Make sure to dress appropriately for the The Conductor will be available before the weather. This is not a drop-off program, all movie. Location: Ackerman SFC, 800 St. children must be accompanied by an adult. Charles Road. Min/Max: 30/50. (jr) Only children must register. Location: Main Street Recreation Center, 501 Hill Avenue. Only adults and children over the age of 2 Min/Max: 20/40. (ts) must register.
CHILD R/NR: $20/$30 ADULT R/NR: $5 R/NR FEE: $10/$15 118898 Sa 12/12 1:30-4pm 118705 F 12/18 1-2pm 118899 Sa 12/12 5-7:30pm 118706 F 12/18 2:15-3:15pm 118900 Su 12/13 1:30-4pm 118901 Su 12/13 5-7:30pm
Santa on the Stoop Age: 2-12 (Glen Ellyn Park District Residents Only) Tell Santa what you want for Christmas from your front porch when he visits you in person! He can’t get too close, but he still wants to say, “Hello!” and drop off a special gift. Due to his busy schedule, he will stay for about 5 minutes in front of each house - long enough to hear your request and wave from the walkway. Santa will knock on your door or ring the bell when he arrives, so be ready! Please make sure you are available between the hours of 1-4:30pm, as we are not able to accommodate special requests, and be sure to shovel your walk so Santa won’t fall! Max: 80 homes. (jr)
Code Day Date Time 1st Child Fee Additional Child Fee 118902 Su 12/20 1-4:30pm $25 $12
gepark.org 7 GLEN ELLYN PARK DISTRICT Around the District
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gepark.org 9 GLEN ELLYN PARK DISTRICT ONE DAY WORKSHOPS
Ackerman SFC 800 St. Charles Road, Glen Ellyn • (630) 317-0130 • AckermanSFC.com
Facility Hours Equipment Amenities
FITNESS CENTER/WALKING TRACK • PRECOR Adaptive Motion Trainers • 7,000+ square foot fitness center Monday-Friday...... 4:30am-9pm • PRECOR EFX Ellipticals with Crossramp • 3 court gymnasium Saturday...... 6am-5pm • Matrix and Life Fitness Treadmills • 45-yard by 60-yard indoor turf field Sunday...... 7am-5pm • NuStep Recumbent Steppers • 2 lane indoor track (10.3 laps = 1 mile) • Matrix, Octane, & Life Fitness Ellipticals • Group fitness studio FRONT DESK • Matrix ARC Trainers • Locker rooms and shower facility Monday-Friday...... 5am-9pm • Matrix Bikes (Recumbent/Upright/Hybrid) • Free Wi-Fi Saturday...... 6am-6pm • Matrix Single Station Strength Machines Sunday...... 7am-6pm • Gauntlet Stairmasters • Scifit Pro2 Trainers Free Ackerman HOLIDAYS • Concept 2 Rowing Machines Open House Thanksgiving...... 7am-1pm • Xerball & Medicine Ball Christmas Eve...... 7am-1pm Saturday, Nov. 21, 11am-1pm • Free Weights & Core Conditioning Christmas Day...... Closed Bring the whole family to our free open • Stretching & CrossFit Area w/TRX Straps New Year’s Eve...... 7am-1pm house and enjoy special membership • Cable Cross Weight Machines offers, giveaways, group fitness and New Year’s Day...... 7am-3pm youth sampler classes, and more. Registration required at gepark.org
10 NOV/DEC 2020 Safety Measures
• Face coverings must be worn at all times, including while performing any Face Fitness Memberships sort of exercise. If you have a medical condition that limits your use of PPE coverings Your Membership Includes: please inform the staff during arrival. required • Fitness center and indoor track access • Areas inside the facility have been evaluated and redesigned where • More than 55 free weekly group fitness classes necessary to help ensure social distancing between • Open court/turf time (by reservation only, see page 13) members. • Orientation with a personal trainer • Hand sanitizer are available throughout the facility • Frequent disinfection of surfaces and equipment • Bring a guest on the first Wednesday of the month routine • Use of the Spring Avenue Fitness Center • Reduced customer capacity • Staggered, socially distanced group fitness class • Plexiglass barriers at front desk • Daily self-wellness checks procedure for staff Fitness Membership Fees • Process for handling potential exposure to COVID-19 We will automatically charge your membership fees to the and a potential COVID-19 illness at work credit/debit card you place on file each month. • Closure of or limited access to certain areas including MONTHLY FEES locker rooms Membership Type Resident* Nonresident Teen** $21 $23 Senior** $21 $23 Active Military $21 $23 Student Special! Individual** $30 $35 30 Days for $30 Ackerman SFC Couple*** $50 $55 Family*** $60 $65 November 16 to February 13
*Residents are defined as those living within Glen Ellyn Park District boundaries. Students (age 14+) can purchase a 30-day **Must provide proof of age if requested. A teen is defined as a person age 14-17 (age 11-13, if certified). Waiver must be signed by a parent or legal guardian. An membership for just $30 from November 16 to individual is defined as a person age 18 & up. A senior is defin–ed as a person February 13, 2020. The 30-day membership may age 60 & up. be purchased multiple times. Must show a valid ***A family is defined as up to six immediate family members residing in the same household and children 26 years and younger living at home. Other relatives and school ID. (sl) individuals in the same household are not included in the family pass. Children 10 years and under have access to open turf, open gym, and open climb. Children 8 to 13 can access the track with a parent. Fitness center is available for children 14 years and older (age 11-13 after orientation; see front desk to set up an appointment). A couple is defined as two people living at the same address. Turkey Burn Work in Glen Ellyn? and Food DriveCANCELED Ackerman SFC offers special membership rates to Glen Ellyn employees and teachers with proof of employment. Call (630) November 26 • 7 to 10 a.m. 317-0130 or visit the Ackerman SFC front desk for more details. Support the Glen Ellyn Food Pantry and join us for a morning of calorie burning fun! Work off those pre-dinner calories with a selection of your favorite classes and instructors. Classes will include Cycle, Free Fitness Orientations AOA, Tabata, BODYPUMP, Yoga, and more. Free to December 10, 6:30-7:30pm members. $10 drop-in fee for non-members or $5 Join us for a well-rounded fitness center experience with Stacey with a food/toiletry donation item. No registration Lim, Assistant Facility Manager. Stacey will show participants how required. Maximum 25 participants per class. to properly use the fitness equipment, answer questions, and Location: 800 St. Charles Road, Glen Ellyn. (sl) provide a sample workout plan. Sign up by emailing Stacey Lim at [email protected]. gepark.org 11 GLEN ELLYN PARK DISTRICT Walking Track
The track is free for Ackerman members. Ages 8-13 must be accompanied by a member age 18+ to use the walking track. The track will be open for up to 10 members at one time. Social distancing must be practiced on the track. Face coverings are required at all times. Track hours match the fitness center hours. If there is a wait, there is a 40-minute View trainers limit from the time you started. and trainer bios at AckermanSFC.com DAILY DROP-IN FEES Resident...... $3 Nonresident...... $5
ANNUAL PASSES Glen Ellyn Park District residents only. Individual (Ages 8-59)...... $25 Personal Training Senior (Ages 60 & Up)...... $10 Reach your goals. Our certified personal trainers will design a program that meets your specific fitness needs. They can help you reach and/or maintain your goal by guiding you through safe, productive, supervised workouts. All new clients receive a free one-hour orientation with a personal trainer. Please see the front desk to Group Fitness Classes setup your sessions and visit AckermanSFC.com to learn more Group fitness classes are included as part of the Ackerman about our personal training staff. Prices subject to change. SFC member fee. During Tier 3, modifed group fitness classes will be offered in alignment with guidelines. All 30-MINUTE SESSIONS classes will require registration and be limited to no more than 10 participants. Class participants are asked to bring Number of Sessions Member Non-Member their own exercise mats and towels, to each class, as these 1 Session $29 $49 high-touch items will not be available. 3 Sessions $84 $126 To view the current class schedule, please visit: 6 Sessions $150 $225 ackermansfc.com/groupfitness 12 Sessions $282 $423
1-HOUR SESSIONS Number of Sessions Member Non-Member 1 Session $45 $60 3 Sessions $130 $175 Open Pickleball 6 Sessions $255 $340 This game is played on a badminton-sized court with an 12 Sessions $500 $638 oversize ping pong paddle and wiffle ball. You can visit usapa.org for videos/guides to the rules of the game, but PARTNER TRAINING: 1-HOUR SESSIONS, FEE IS PER PERSON the best way to learn is to try it out! To reserve a spot, please call (630) 317-0130. Number of Sessions Member Non-Member 1 Session $35 $45 HOURS Visit ackermansfc.com/pickleball for the current schedule. 3 Sessions $100 $135
6 Sessions $188 $245 FEES 12 Sessions $330 $380 Ackerman SFC member...... Free Daily Drop-in...... $3R/$5NR 10-Visit Punch Card...... $25R/$35NR 12 NOV/DEC 2020 Fit & Play Gym & Turf Rentals Practices, Staff Outings, Tournaments, Childcare Corporate Events, and More! Childcare will not be available until further notice. As more information is released by Ackerman SFC is the perfect venue for a wide variety of events. The indoor turf, public health agencies, Ackerman SFC will basketball courts, and bounce houses are available year-round to rent for practices, evaluate and determine how to safely open games, parties, staff outings, and more. Discount pricing is available for off-peak this amenity. Please call (630) 317-0130 for rental times and months. Contact Ryan Miller at [email protected] or (630) 317- updates or visit ackermansfc.com. 0134 for pricing and availability.
Open Court/Turf Sports Training
Ackerman SFC members can sign up for a one- BASKETBALL TRAINING hour time slot for open court and/or open turf. Sign up for private lessons from Skill Development Coach Brett Love. Brett has high Face masks are required and strictly enforced school and collegiate level playing experience with the credentials to train players to at all times. Participants must bring their own take their skills to the next level. Sessions starting at $45, see the front desk for details. equipment and practice social distancing. Time slots will be limited to 10 participants. Visit VOLLEYBALL TRAINING gepark.org/register to see available dates and All-State Coach Christine Giunta-Mayer from Glenbard West offers private lessons to times. any student-athlete/athletes that want to focus on specifics of their game. Boys and Girls 5th grade through college are given an opportunity to learn from Coach Giunta- Mayer and to work on their game. Sessions starting at $70, see the front desk for details. Indoor Rock Climbing
The rock wall will not be available until further notice. As more information is released by public health agencies, Ackerman SFC will evaluate and determine how to safely open this amenity. Please call (630) 317-0130 for updates or visit ackermansfc.com.
gepark.org 13 GLEN ELLYN PARK DISTRICT Fit 4Mom Stroller Strides
Stroller Strides is a complete strength training program that allows moms to get in shape while working out with their child. Taught by certified instructors, each class is targeted for all fitness levels, and includes power walking and body toning intervals using the environment and strollers. Engaging children in songs and activities, along with offering support from other moms in the community, the Stroller Strides workout is fun and unlike any other! We welcome babies from 6 weeks to any age! Classes are offered Monday, Wednesday and Fridays from 9:30- 10:30am at Ackerman Sports & Fitness Center. First class is free!
TO REGISTER Register with Lesley Lehman, Stroller Strides Instructor. Call: (630) 460-9930; e-mail: [email protected]; or log on to: dupagecounty.fit4mom.com
14 NOV/DEC 2020 Spring Ave. Fitness Center 185 Spring Avenue, Glen Ellyn • (630) 858-2462
Reservations are required to use the Spring Avenue Fitness Center at this time by calling (630) 858- 2462. Face coverings are required at all times. For more information, visit: gepark.org/coronavirus
Membership Fees What You’ll Find Annual memberships are valid for one • Treadmills, Ellipticals, Rowing Machine year from the date of purchase. • Recumbent Bikes • Free Weights Ackerman SFC fitness members have full access to Spring Avenue Fitness Center • Dual-Station Strength Machines and group fitness classes. • Lockers and Showers • Equipment Orientation INDIVIDUAL FEES (AGES 14-59) Annual Pass...... $245R/$365NR 3-Month Pass...... $135R/$195NR Center Hours 1-Day Pass...... $7R/$8NR FITNESS CENTER HOURS Hours subject to change according to use. SENIOR FEES (AGES 60 & UP) Monday-Friday...... 9am-5pm Annual Pass...... $120R/$180NR Saturday...... 9am-12pm 1-Day Pass...... $4R/$6NR Sunday...... Closed
SilverSneakers If your Medicare health plan, Medicare supplement carrier, or group retiree plan includes SilverSneakers as part of your benefit package, you can work out at no extra cost. Visit the Spring Avenue front desk to learn more. gepark.org 15 GLEN ELLYN PARK DISTRICT Early Childhood Interest PROGRAM SUPERVISORS SAFETY PROTOCOLS & Jeannie Robinson (jr) PARTICIPATION GUIDELINES [email protected] For information on safety protocols and (630) 942-7267 participation guidelines due to COVID-19, please visit: gepark.org/coronavirus Taylor Stirmell (ts) [email protected] (630) 942-7264
16 NOV/DEC 2020 Safe Kids ROCK N’ KIDS WEE HEART MUSIC Ages:CLOSED 3-5 TO NEW ENROLLMENT Tot Rock December Sing-along This interactive class focuses on thinking Ages: 12 Months with Adult Ages: Birth to Kindergarten with Adult CLOSED TO NEW ENROLLMENT safely and making safe choices in and Wiggle and giggle to the Tot Rock beat! An Sing, dance, drum and jingle your way into around the home. Kids learn what to do introductory music and movement class the holiday spirit! This three-week sing- in an emergency, when to call 911 and with a large sensory component, tots will along is fun for the whole family. Jingle how to deal with strangers. Instructor: use hand-held rhythm instruments and Bells, Frosty the Snowman, and Rudolph Tracy Gustello. Location: Spring Avenue play props to improve their motor skills the Red-Nosed Reindeer are sure to Recreation Center, 185 Spring Avenue. and coordination and learn new songs enliven your December as you celebrate Min/Max: 6/12. (jr) and rhymes. While kick starting your the holiday with your children. Second tot’s imagination, each class will provide child: $12 discount. Location: Main Street R/NR: $25/$37 Register By: 11/11 structured and unstructured time to Recreation Center, 501 Hill Avenue. Min/ 118753 W 11/18 4:15-5:15pm explore. A different educational theme Max: 6/12. (ts) presented each session. Location: Main Street Recreation Center, 501 Hill Avenue. R/NR: $48/$72 Min/Max: 4/12. No class: 11/27. (ts) Safe Kids with First Aid 118574 M 11/30-12/14 9:15-10am 118575 M 11/30-12/14 10:15-11am Ages: 3-5 R/NR: $64/$96 CLOSED TO NEW ENROLLMENT 118576 M 11/30-12/14 11:15am-12pm Safety and first aid go hand in hand! 118565 F 10/30-12/11 9:30-10:10am Children learn simple rules to think 118577 Tu 12/1-12/15 9:15-10am safely and make safe choices at home 118578 Tu 12/1-12/15 10:15-11am and away. We also present basic first aid ROCK N’ KIDS 118579 W 12/2-12/16 9:15-10am information, including treatment of small 118580 W 12/2-12/16 10:15-11am cuts, bumps and bruises, nosebleeds, Kid Rock Music fun that can’t be “beat!” Each Kid 118581 Th 12/3-12/17 9:15-10am minor burns, and more. Each child CLOSED TO NEW ENROLLMENT receives a safety packet and creates a Rock class includes creative, energetic 118582 Th 12/3-12/17 10:15-11am small first aid kit to take home. Instructor: activities based on a new educational 118583 Sa 12/5-12/19 9:15-10am theme each session! Children learn new Tracy Gustello. Location: Spring Avenue 118584 Sa 12/5-12/19 10:15-11am Recreation Center, 185 Spring Avenue. songs, rhymes, and gross motor skills while Min/Max: 6/12. (jr) using rhythm instruments and movement props. Your child’s listening skills will R/NR: $25/$37 Register By: 11/11 develop, while fine motor and coordination improve through imaginative play and 118754 W 11/18 5:30-6:30pm sensory integration. Location: Main Street Recreation Center, 501 Hill Avenue. Min/ Max: 4/12. No class: 11/27. (ts) SHINING STAR PRODUCTIONS Little Actors Club R/NR: $64/$96 Kid Rock I - Age 2 with Adult Ages: 3-6 CLOSED TO NEW ENROLLMENT Children love this innovative drama class 118566 F 10/30-12/11 10:15-10:55am that develops their imagination and Kid Rock III - Ages 1-5 with Adult introduces them to the performing arts in Second child receives a $12 discount a fun and creative atmosphere. Each week 118567 F 10/30-12/11 11-11:40am is a new and exciting adventure into the imagination with changing themes, music, costumes, props, and playbills. Participants learn theater terms and a new joke every week. Location: Main Street Recreation Center, 501 Hill Avenue. Min/Max: 7/16. No class: 11/26. (ts)
R/NR: $91/$136 118572 W 10/28-12/16 5:30-6:15pm
gepark.org 17 GLEN ELLYN PARK DISTRICT MUSICREATORS Sing with Me Ages: 1-4 with Adult CLOSED TO NEW ENROLLMENT In a world filled with “be-alone” activities, are you looking to spend more one-on-one fun filled quality and engaging times with your children? Each music class is filled with fun and developmentally appropriate activities that will stimulate your child’s imagination and improve their increasing MUSICREATORS vocabulary. You will SING! You will PLAY! You will LAUGH! Experiencing music Holiday Sing-along through a child’s eyes, you will share their Ages: 6 months-5 with Adult joy and wonder giving them and yourself a Our festive sing-along will focus on Winter gift for life. Every session is filled with new Wonderland and all the songs that capture songs and new activities. Location: Main the wonder of winter, the sounds of Street Recreation Center, 501 Hill Avenue. Christmas and the excitement of Santa. Min/Max: 5/12. No class: 11/24. (ts) This fun-for-all 40 minute music session is geared for the entire family, and is filled R/NR: $76/$114 with singing, instruments such as shakers, 118568 Tu 10/27-12/8 9:45-10:20am tone bells, sticks, drums, and movement with hoops, scarfs, and reindeer to ride guaranteed to add to the spirit of the MUSICREATORS holidays. Location: Main Street Recreation Sing with Me from Home Center, 501 Hill Avenue. Min/Max: 5/12. (ts) Ages: 1-4 with Adult CLOSED TO NEW ENROLLMENT R/NR: $20/$30 Enjoy children’s music classes with green MUSICREATORS 118570 Tu 12/15 9:45-10:25am screen animation so we can virtually go anywhere the music tells us to go from the Songs of the Season comfort of home. These fun high-energy Ages: 3-5 with Adult MUSICREATORS CLOSED TO NEW ENROLLMENT classes are activity packed, entertaining This fun-filled class is designed to nurture and give children a positive, creative way Holiday Sing-along the growing independence of the 3 to express themselves. Children thrive in through 5-year olds. Activities will include music classes singing songs, dancing, and from Home singing, instrument playing, chants playing instruments (suggestions are given Ages: 6 months-5 with Adult and rhymes, listening activities, group on using household items as instruments). Our 2-week holiday music class uses green dancing, as well as literature and stories You will receive an email each Thursday by screen animation so we can virtually go to to creatively bring to life on xylophones 9:30am with a link to two 12- to 15-minute our Winter Wonderland scenes and even as well as percussion instruments. This videos. Videos will remain available for Santa’s workshop from the comfort of 40-minute class teaches musical concepts the entire 6 weeks. Fee is per household. home. Fun, high energy, and activity packed, through songs, stories, movement, and Location: Virtual. (ts) these entertaining classes give children instrumentation, all hands on and centered a positive and creative way to express on the current season, outdoor fun, and R/NR: $60/$90 themselves. There will even be a guest concepts of nature! Location: Main Street appearance from Santa! You will receive an Recreation Center, 501 Hill Avenue. Min/ 118613 Th 11/5-12/10 email both Tuesdays by 9:30am with a link Max: 5/12. No class: 11/24. (ts) to the 15-minute pre-recorded class videos. Videos will remain available for the month of R/NR: $88/$132 December. Fee is per household. Location: 118569 Tu 10/27-12/8 11-11:40am Virtual. (ts)
R/NR: $20/$30 118571 Tu 12/15 & 12/22
18 NOV/DEC 2020 Ice Rinks & Sled Hill Check back in December for outdoor ice skating and sled hill information.
gepark.org 19 GLEN ELLYN PARK DISTRICT YouthYouth InterestInterest PROGRAM SUPERVISORS SAFETY PROTOCOLS & Jeannie Robinson (jr) PARTICIPATION GUIDELINES [email protected] For information on safety protocols and (630) 942-7267 participation guidelines due to COVID-19, please visit: gepark.org/coronavirus Taylor Stirmell (ts) [email protected] (630) 942-7264
Chad Shingler (cs) [email protected] (630) 317-0137
20 NOV/DEC 2020 Ackerman Fun Babysitting for Success MAGIC TEAM OF GARY KANTOR Ages: 10-16 Magic Class & Wellness Camps CLOSED TO NEW ENROLLMENT Be the best babysitter you can be! In this Ages: 5-12 Ages: 5-9 CLOSED TO NEW ENROLLMENT class, students engage in discussion, role Children are guaranteed a great time as This camp emphasizes fun and wellness playing and practical experiences to learn they learn age-appropriate tricks: cards, all while following social distancing. diapering, feeding, playing with children, ropes, coins, mind-reading and more! The Participants will learn more about sports child development, handling emergencies, tricks appear difficult but are easy to learn and partake in individual activities while and first aid. Students should bring a snack and perform. All materials are provided; still being part of a group setting including and a doll to class. Students are awarded each child receives a magic kit to take individual skill drills, arts and crafts, relay certificates upon completion. Resource home. Sign up for more than one session races and exercising. Participants are asked materials are included. Instructor: Tracy and learn new tricks each time. Location: to bring a water bottle and hand sanitizer to Gustello. Location: Spring Avenue Spring Avenue Recreation Center, 185 camp each day. Location: Ackerman SFC, Recreation Center, 185 Spring Avenue. Spring Avenue. Min/Max: 5/30. (ts) 800 St. Charles Road. Min/Max: 5/30. (cs) Min/Max: 8/15. (jr) R/NR: $20/$30 WINTER R/NR: $30/$45 R/NR: $80/$120 118588 Th 11/5 6:45-7:40pm 118603 M-W 12/21-12/23 9am-12pm 118752 M/W/M 12/7, 12/9, 7 & 9: 5-8pm 118605 M-W 12/21-12/23 12:30-3:30pm & 12/14 14: 5-7pm 118604 M-W 12/28-12/30 9am-12pm DISCOVERY LANGUAGE 118606 M-W 12/28-12/30 12:30-3:30pm SHINING STAR PRODUCTIONS Spanish for Kids Ages: 4-10 Young Actors Club This carefullyCLOSED developedTO NEW ENROLLMENT curriculum will Ages: 6-8 Tween Night CLOSED TO NEW ENROLLMENT engage your child to learn a new language! Join the fun in this wonderful and fast- Ages: 8-12 Students build oral language skills through CLOSED TO NEW ENROLLMENT paced creative drama class. Each week Join friends for an evening of fun games, games, songs and hands-on activities. is a new and exciting adventure into the crafts and pizza for dinner! Ackerman Staff All students receive a workbook and CD. imagination with changing themes, music, will lead participants through sports drills Location: Main Street Recreation Center, costumes, props, games and playbills. and individual activities all within a group 501 Hill Avenue. Min/Max: 8/12. No class: You’ll even learn a new joke every week! setting and following the Restore Illinois 11/23. (ts) Most themes are not repeated for two Guidelines. Face Coverings must be worn years so “act” now! Learn theater terms, during the event. Location: Ackerman SFC, R/NR: $88/$132 enhance spontaneity, build self esteem, 800 St. Charles Road. Min/Max: 5/50. (cs) 118587 M 11/9-12/21 5:30-6:15pm and have a blast! Location: Main Street Recreation Center, 501 Hill Avenue. R/NR: $25/$35 Min/Max: 7/16. (ts) 118652 F 11/6 6-9pm R/NR: $91/$136 118592 W 10/28-12/16 6:30-7:15pm
gepark.org 21 GLEN ELLYN PARK DISTRICT SEW SIMPLE Hand Sewing Ages: 5-7 CLOSED TO NEW ENROLLMENT Learn hand sewing as you make fun projects with step by step instructions. Participants will learn various hand stitches, how to thread a needle and how to sew on a button in this beginner level class. Sign up with a friend for even more fun! Location: Spring Avenue Recreation Center, 185 Spring Avenue. Min/Max: 3/8. (ts)
R/NR: $20/$30 Theme: Holiday Stocking YOUNG REMBRANDTS 118590 Tu 12/15 4-5:30pm Dinosaur Dynasty Ages: 5-10 CLOSED TO NEW ENROLLMENT Travel back in time to the land of the Gingerbread Class lost! Join us for a workshop celebrating our favorite topic - dinosaurs! Each day Ages: 3-10 with Adult CLOSED TO NEW ENROLLMENT students will use a step-by-step method of Make this holiday season extra special by Ackerman Arts & Crafts shapes and lines to create impressive and creating a gingerbread house for your Ages: 5-12 frame-worthy art. Artists draw and color family! All materials included for each Join us as we make a new art project different types of dinosaurs in varied styles child and adult to make one gingerbread each week including painting birdhouses, from realistic to cartoon. Perfect for boys house together to take home. One child necklaces, clay sculptures and more. or girls who love the ancient world of big per house, please. Join the fun and get into All you need to bring is your creativity! lizards! We’ll use colored pencils, Sharpies, the holiday spirit. Location: Spring Avenue Location: Ackerman SFC, 800 St. Charles and markers, and bring the dinosaurs alive Recreation Center, 185 Spring Avenue. Road. Min/Max: 5/30. (cs) with color and humor. Location: Main Min/Max: 8/15. (ts) R/NR: $40/$55 Street Recreation Center, 501 Hill Avenue. Min/Max: 6/10. (ts) R/NR: $32/$48 118610 Sa 12/5-12/26 1-2pm
118598 M 11/30 6-7pm R/NR: $53/$80 118599 Tu 12/1 6-7pm 118595 Sa 11/7-11/28 10:30-11:30am
GLITZY GIRLZ COMPUTER EXPLORERS YOUNG REMBRANDTS Parent/Child Create a Book Workshop Ice*Magic Characters Holiday Gift Class Ages: 8-12 Ages: 5-10 UsingCLOSED special editing TO NEW software ENROLLMENT and ComeCLOSED explore TO the NEW Ice*Magic ENROLLMENT as we draw Ages: 3-10 with Adult CLOSED TO NEW ENROLLMENT digital cameras, students will create a several characters and scenes from Make adorable gifts for family members personalized book for a loved one in this familiar stories. We’ll use shapes and lines with the help of Glitzy Girlz. Each couple fun and creative class. Students will work to create an icy horse and a bumbling will design three personalized gifts: a on their projects for the first 3 classes and snowman. Beautiful princesses with their beaded item, a ceramic craft, and a wooden will get their book at the 4th class, just in own magic stories come to life on paper. treasure. We provide personalized stamps, time for the holidays. On the 4th day, they Brighten up your child’s creative spirit paints, jewels, beads, and more. A DIY will wrap and decorate their gift and will and strengthen educational skills that unique wrapping station adds creative also work on a video greeting to be sent to will benefit them all year long. Location: ways to conceal the surprises with a card. family members for the holidays! Location: Main Street Recreation Center, 501 Hill Location: Spring Avenue Recreation Center, Main Street Recreation Center, 501 Hill Avenue. Min/Max: 6/10. (ts) 185 Spring Avenue. Min/Max: 6/20. (ts) Avenue. Min/Max: 6/10. No class: 11/23. (ts) R/NR: $40/$60 R/NR: $33/$50 R/NR: $86/$129 118596 Sa 12/5-12/19 10:30-11:30am 118593 Th 12/10 6-7:30pm 118597 M 11/16-12/14 4:30-6pm
22 NOV/DEC 2020 BRICKS 4 KIDZ LISA LOMBARDI LISA LOMBARDI LEGO® Engineering - The Thrills and Chills of Grinch Goo-Tastic Amusement Park Winter Ice Cream Slime Lab Ages: 6-13 Ages: 6-12 Adventures CLOSED TO NEW ENROLLMENT CLOSED TO NEW ENROLLMENT Kids will become historians and scientists Have the slime of your life creating Ages: 5-9 CLOSED TO NEW ENROLLMENT for the hour as they are introduced to seasonal slime with a Grinch-inspired Delve into the history and mechanics this billion-dollar dessert industry. We will theme. Slime continues to be all the rage of your favorite amusement park rides make homemade ice cream to indulge in with kids and this time our concoction in this imaginative unit. Students will like: Brown Sugar Crunch, Peppermint lab will include the colors of Christmas, use LEGO® technic kits to construct Patty, Christmas Cake, or Marshmallow hearts and “ornaments” as mix-ins, and a Ferris wheel, carousel swing, swing Snow. Next, we will sit down for the most winter scents that will make you feel like boat ride, and a merry-go-round. Kits outrageous ice cream eating contest in you are in the Grinch story! This is crazy incorporate beams, axles, gears, motors town! This is a child’s dream class and all fun to blow off some steam as kids get and battery packs to make creations come about putting the fun back into learning excited for winter break to arrive. Every to life! Lessons incorporate principles of and building self-esteem. Don’t wear your participant will go home with the slime physics, described in a way children can Sunday best, we will get sticky! Souvenirs they made and one other prize. Location: understand, such as “G-force” inertia and included. Location: Spring Avenue Spring Avenue Recreation Center, 185 momentum, as well as math concepts. Recreation Center, 185 Spring Avenue. Spring Avenue. Min/Max: 7/20. (ts) Location: Main Street Recreation Center, Min/Max: 7/20. (ts) 501 Hill Avenue. Min/Max: 8/20. (ts) R/NR: $27/$40 Register By: 12/3 R/NR: $27/$40 Register By: 12/3 R/NR: $68/$102 118586 Th 12/10 5:30-6:30pm 118585 Th 12/10 4:30-5:30pm 118594 M 11/23-12/14 5-6pm
gepark.org 23 GLEN ELLYN PARK DISTRICT Adult & Senior Interest PROGRAM SUPERVISOR SAFETY PROTOCOLS & Taylor Stirmell (ts) PARTICIPATION GUIDELINES [email protected] For information on safety protocols and (630) 942-7264 participation guidelines due to COVID-19, please visit: gepark.org/coronavirus
24 NOV/DEC 2020 Curling Ages: 18 & Up Windy City Curling Club (WCCC) will teach you how to throw a stone, sweep the ice, and basic strategy to get you started on your Olympic run! Week one will consist of on and off ice instruction will cover game basics and safety instructions with the following weeks reserved for scrimmage games. Players will from WCCC will be on hand to lead games and provide game play strategy. No experience or skates required! Location: Windy City Curling Club, 146 Roosevelt Road, Village Park. Min/Max: 6/24. (ch) Adult Horsemanship Ages: 18 & Up R/NR: $150/$225 Learn the basics of riding at the “walk and trot,” and the proper ways to groom, tack 118969 Sa 11/14-12/5 10am-12pm and handle horses. Riders should wear jeans Rules of the Road or Jodhpur pants and hard-soled riding or FREE W/REGISTRATION hiking boots with a small, low heel. Bring an Ages: 60 & Up approved riding helmet or bicycle helmet. MasterMoms Talk: Brush up on traffic laws before taking the Location: Dunham Woods Farm, 9N755 driver’s license renewal examination. We Virtual Introduction to Nesler Road, Elgin. Min/Max: 1/4. (ts) include a traffic sign review and a practice the Enneagram test. To register, call (630) 858-2463. R/NR: $160/$240 Ages: 21 & Up Location: Main Street Recreation Center, CLOSED118695 TOW NEW11/4-12/9 ENROLLMENT7-8pm Join us virtually for a fun filled evening 501 Hill Avenue. (ts) just for moms! Our purpose and reason F 11/20 10am-12pm for being in life matters to all of us. The first step of uncovering your unique life Medicare Information path is knowing yourself well! Easier said FREE W/REGISTRATION than done, right?! Here is one tool that SING! – A Cappella Ages: All can help: The Enneagram! Curious to find The goal of each presentation is to gain Chorus for Women out more and explore what all the buzz a deeper understanding of Medicare FREE is about? Grab some girlfriends and join options available to the senior population. Ages: 18 & Up Wendie Connors of SPM Ministries for a Instructor: Simon Burke. Location: Spring Ever wish you could sing in a chorus and be fun and intriguing look into the Enneagram Avenue Recreation Center, 185 Spring a part of making musical memories? Now and learn a little bit about yourself and Avenue. Min/Max: 6/30. (ts) you can! In just three Tuesday evenings, 7 who you have been created to be in the to 10pm November 17-December 1, the process! Location: Via Zoom. (ts) UHC Medicare Advantage Village Vocal Chords of Glen Ellyn will 118680 Tu 11/3 1:30-2:30pm guide you to the joy of singing as a part of a R/NR: $10 118681 Th 11/19 1:30-2:30pm women’s a cappella chorus. No experience 118861 W 11/18 7:30-9pm 118692 Th 12/3 1:30-2:30pm necessary, just a commitment to learn some holiday music, have fun, and spread Aetna Medicare Advantage the joy of music. Concert takes place 118693 Tu 11/10 10-11am 7:30-9pm on December 7. Held at St. Luke 118694 Th 11/26 10-11am Lutheran Church. (ts)
See swing, salsa, and ballroom dance classes on page 39! gepark.org 25 GLEN ELLYN PARK DISTRICT Nature Programs
PROGRAM SUPERVISOR SAFETY PROTOCOLS & Renae Frigo (rf) PARTICIPATION GUIDELINES [email protected] For information on safety protocols and (630) 858-6037 x 6006 participation guidelines due to COVID-19, please visit: gepark.org/coronavirus
26 NOV/DEC 2020 Pumpkin Smash Family Bird Walk FREE. NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED. FREE W/REGISTRATION CLOSED TO NEW ENROLLMENT CLOSED TO NEW ENROLLMENT Ages: All Ages: All Do not trash your pumpkins, smash them! Learn about birds that remain in the area Drop off jack-o-lanterns for composting at over the winter. Learn how to find birds, Village Green Park. Help add nutrients to listen for their calls, key characteristics, our community garden soil while keeping and behaviors to help identify them. pumpkins out the landfill. Please no Receive a local checklist to keep painted pumpkins and all decorations and track of birds you see at home, in the candles must be removed. Location: Village neighborhood, and in local natural areas. Green Park, 130 S. Lambert Road. (rf) Location: Churchill Park, 271 St. Charles Guided Nature Walks Sa 11/7 9-11am Road. Min/Max: 3/12. (rf) FREE W/REGISTRATION 118750 Sa 10/31 9:30-10:30am Ages: 18 & Up These casual walks will highlight seasonal Nature Outings natural happenings and held rain or shine. Meet by the pavilion in the small parking Ages: 2-5 with Adult Guided Bird Walk CLOSED TO NEW ENROLLMENT lot at Maryknoll Park (845 Pershing Explore nature in the fall. Each class will FREE CLOSED TO NEW ENROLLMENT Avenue). To reserve a spot, please call feature a different topic supported by Ages: 18 & Up (630) 858-6037 x 6006 or email rfrigo@ stories, crafts, and an easy exploratory Join us for a basic-level bird walk. We gepark.org with your name, phone hike. Registration will close the Friday prior will point out birds seen, their key number, and email address. (rf) to each session date. Min/Max: 4/12. (rf) identification features, and share tips on local birding hot spots. Location: Churchill Maryknoll Park F 12/4 9-10am Fall Harvest at Ackerman Park, 271 St. Charles Road. (rf) 118749 F 11/20 10-11am $10R/$15NR Churchill Park Sa 10/31 8-9am Restoration Workdays FREE W/REGISTRATION Make A Natural Wreath: Family Nature & Best for Ages 8 & Up Parent/Child Help care for natural areas in your FREE W/REGISTRATION Forest Therapy Walk community parks. Activities may include CLOSED TO NEW ENROLLMENT Ages: All removal of non-native plants, picking Ages: 5 & Up with Adult CLOSED TO NEW ENROLLMENT Skip the bargain-hunting shopping and up trash, trail maintenance, collecting Grapevines are plentiful in the woods of crowds the day after Thanksgiving this seeds, and planting trees and flowers. Churchill Park. Go on a nature walk, cut year. Experts have shown multiple health Please bring your own work gloves and your own vine, learn how to twist it into benefits associated with spending time a water bottle. To reserve a spot, please a wreath, then decorate it with natural in nature. Join a certified Forest Therapy call (630) 858-6037 x 6006 or email items such as seed pods, berries, or dried Guide to learn how to immerse your family [email protected] with your name, phone flowers. A fun DIY activity that can be in nature through mindful actions and number, and email address. (rf) used for a variety of decorations. Location: observations. Location: Churchill Park, 271 Churchill Park, 271 St. Charles Road. Min/ St. Charles Road. Min/Max: 4/12. (rf) Ackerman Sa 12/12 9-11am Max: 4/12. (rf)
118751 Sa 11/14 1-2:30pm R/NR: $10/$15 118859 F 11/27 9-10:30am
gepark.org 27 GLEN ELLYN PARK DISTRICT BRANCH OUT LAKE ELLYN Self-Guided Tree Tour Learn about and connect with Lake Ellyn’s trees! Interactive tree tags are installed on legacy trees (represented by the green tree symbols on the map) throughout the park, allowing visitors to learn detailed information about each tree. The Lake Ellyn Self-Guided Tree Tour was generously funded thanks to an anonymous donation.
AT THE PARK? Simply scan the QR code on the tree’s tag with your smartphone or tablet. Be sure to click on the target icon to show your location. AT HOME? Browse the collection using the online map at: gepark.org/treetour
28 NOV/DEC 2020 Transforming young lives through excellence in music education and choral singing
• Visit animasingers.org to arrange a placement hearing* & register for one of our choruses: • Touring Chorus * • Concert Chorus * • Treble & Treble Plus Chorus * • KidSingers (Kindergarten - 1st Grade) • Private voice & musicianship lessons also available (ages 7 - 18)
Sing with us! Get in touch! Support our young singers! Make music with some of the Phone: Visit animasingers.org/donate finest professional musicians 630-858-2471 to learn how you can help in Chicagoland support Anima - Glen Ellyn Email: Children’s Chorus. • Grant Park Music Festival [email protected] Orchestra and Chorus • Chicago Symphony Follow us: Orchestra and Chorus @AnimaSingers on Twitter, • Music of the Baroque FB, Insta, YouTube Perform locally, and on tours around the world
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PROGRAM SUPERVISORS SAFETY PROTOCOLS & Brad Thomas (bt) PARTICIPATION GUIDELINES [email protected] For information on safety protocols and (630) 942-7288 participation guidelines due to COVID-19, please visit: gepark.org/coronavirus Christine Hartnett (ch) [email protected] (630) 942-7268
Chad Shingler (cs) [email protected] (630) 317-0137
30 NOV/DEC 2020 ONE DAY WORKSHOPS
Early Childhood
ALL STAR SPORTS ACKERMAN SFC ACKERMAN SFC Parent/Tot Sports Parent and Tot Sports Sports and More Ages: 2-3 with Adult Ages: 3-5 with Adult Ages: 3-5 This program gives you and your child the Parents play an integral part in helping Children are introduced to the opportunity to bond and have fun together their tots develop basic sports movement fundamentals of different sports such as while learning a variety of sports. This and motor skills. Motor skills activities basketball, soccer, flag football, kickball class is great for simple motor skills such focus on hand-eye and hand-foot and other group games and activities. This as: catching, throwing, batting, shooting,CLOSED coordination. TO NEWSports equipment ENROLLMENT and is the first step in learning the core skills, passing and anything that involves hand- instruction are provided to help guide your rules, and team tactics for each sport. eye coordination. Parents participate with child through an introduction to organized Classes focus on both skill work and game their child as we play soccer, basketball, sports. Parent or caregiver participation is play each week. Location: Ackerman SFC, hockey, t-ball, and many other sports. required. Location: Ackerman SFC, 800 St. 800 St. Charles Road. Min/Max: 5/25. (cs) Location: Main Street Recreation Center, Charles Road. Min/Max: 5/20. (cs) 501 Hill Avenue. Min/Max: 4/9. No class: R/NR–$40/$55 11/25 & 11/28. (ch) R/NR–$40/$55 118684 M 11/2-11/23 10-10:45am 118682 M 11/2-11/23 9-9:45am 118685 W 11/4-11/25 10-10:45am R/NR–$91/$136 118683 W 11/4-11/25 9-9:45am 118620 W 10/28-12/16 9:15-10am 118621 Sa 10/31-12/19 9:15-10am
gepark.org 31 GLEN ELLYN PARK DISTRICT ALL STAR SPORTS ALL STAR SPORTS Super Sports Basketball Ages: 3-6 Ages: 3-10 We teach little superstars the importance of teamwork and This program will introduce your children to the game of sportsmanship, while attempting to spark an interest in playing basketball. Basic skills of dribbling, passing, shooting, and defense a variety of sports. Sports covered will be favorites such as will be taught. Games will also be played to show the importance basketball, hockey, soccer, baseball, football, and many more. of teamwork in game situations. Location: Main Street Recreation Location: Main Street Recreation Center, 501 Hill Avenue. Min/ Center, 501 Hill Avenue. Min/Max: 4/9. No class: 11/24-11/27. (ch) Max: 4/9. No class: 11/24-11/27. (ch) R/NR–$91/$136 R/NR–$91/$136 Code Age Day Date Time Code Age Day Date Time 118622 3-4 Tu 10/27-12/15 9:15-10am 118614 3-4 Tu 10/27-12/15 3:45-4:30pm 118623 4-6 Tu 10/27-12/15 10-11am 118616 3-4 Th 10/29-12/17 10-10:45am 118624 4-5 W 10/28-12/16 4-4:45pm 118615 4-6 Tu 10/27-12/15 4:30-5:30pm 118628 6-7 W 10/28-12/16 4:45-5:45pm 118617 4-6 Th 10/29-12/17 10:45-11:45am 118630 8-10 W 10/28-12/16 5:45-6:45pm 118618 4-6 F 10/30-12/18 1:15-2:15pm 118625 5-7 Th 10/29-12/17 5-6pm 118629 7-10 Th 10/29-12/17 6-7pm 118626 3-5 F 10/30-12/18 9:15-10am ALL STAR SPORTS 118627 4-6 F 10/30-12/18 10-11am Floor Hockey Ages: 4-7 Learn and play the fastest game in the world. This action-packed ALL STAR SPORTS class emphasizes the importance of teamwork and sportsmanship, T-Ball passing, shooting and stickhandling before the skates go on. Ages: 3-4 Please bring a bike helmet and gloves. Shin, knee and elbow We cover the basics of baseball in a fun and safe environment pads optional. Location: Main Street Recreation Center, 501 where no one stands around. We teach throwing, catching, hitting, Hill Avenue. Min/Max: 4/9. No class: 11/24-11/26. (ch) CLOSED TO NEW fielding,ENROLLMENT running the bases, and how to play the game. Games are played every week. Must bring your own glove. Location: Main R/NR–$91/$136 Street Recreation Center, 501 Hill Avenue. Min/Max: 4/9. No class: Code Age Day Date Time 11/25-11/28. (ch) 118635 5-7 Tu 10/27-12/15 5:30-6:30pm 118637 5-7 Th 10/29-12/17 4-5pm R/NR–$91/$136 Code Day Date Time 118631 W 10/28-12/16 10-10:45am ALL STAR SPORTS 118632 W 10/28-12/16 11-11:45am Soccer 118634 Sa 10/31-12/19 10-10:45am Ages: 3-6 Children learn the basics of soccer in a fun, exciting way. Dribbling, passing and shooting are covered through fun games that keep ACKERMAN SFC everyone moving. This class is great for coordination and self- Tot T-Ball esteem. Location: Main Street Recreation Center, 501 Hill Avenue. Min/Max: 4/9. No class: 11/24-11/28. (ch) Ages: 3-5 This class will introduce baseball fundamentals and game play including batting, catching, throwing and base running and will –$91/$136 R/NR include the principals of good sportsmanship, in a non-competitive Code Age Day Date Time and fun atmosphere. Location: Ackerman SFC, 800 St. Charles 118638 3-4 Tu 10/27-12/15 11-11:45am Road. Min/Max: 5/25. (cs) 118640 3-4 Th 10/29-12/17 11:45am-12:30pm 118641 3-4 Sa 10/31-12/19 10:45-11:30am R/NR–$40/$55 118642 4-6 Sa 10/31-12/19 11:30am-12:30pm Code Day Date Time 118686 M 11/2-11/23 11-11:45am 118687 W 11/4-11/25 11-11:45am
32 NOV/DEC 2020 Youth & Teen Fencing Big 3 Sports Basketball Ages: 8 & Up Grades: 3-8 CLOSED TO NEW ENROLLMENT CLOSED TO NEW ENROLLMENT Learn the beginning skills and techniques of this unique sport Camp will be run by Big 3 Sports coaching staff, which includes without fighting. Fencing combines coordination of relaxed and standout high school, college, and former professional players. fast moves, and critical thinking between attack and defensive Participants will learn and work on basic dribbling, shooting, and strategies. Fencers must rent personal equipment for the passing drills while learning correct fundamentals in a FUN and session or purchase their own basic set. To rent a personal set team-oriented way. Location: Ackerman SFC, 800 St. Charles of equipment, contact Fencing Sports Club at (630) 678-0035. Road. Min/Max: 5/25. (cs) Location: Main Street Recreation Center, 501 Hill Avenue. Min/ Max: 5/10. (ch) R/NR–$85/$95 Grades 3-4 R/NR–$115/$175 118738 M 11/2-11/23 4-5pm 117769 Sa 10/31-12/12 11:15am-12:15pm 118741 M 11/30-12/21 4-5pm Grades 5-6 Indoor Field Hockey 118739 Tu 11/3-11/24 4-5pm Grades: 1-8 118742 Tu 12/1-12/22 4-5pm Indoor Field Hockey is a fast and exciting game played on a hard 118746 Su 11/1-11/22 2-3pm court. We focus on building individual and team field hockey Grades 7-8 skills. Instruction and practice drills emphasize stick handling, ball control, positioning, offensive and defensive tactics, rules, and 118743 W 12/2-12/23 4-5pm conditioning that all transfer to the outdoor season. The clinics are run by qualified field hockey coaches with international, national, and local playing/coaching experience. Beginners are welcome. Curling All players are required to wear a reversible jersey to practice. Ages: 9-18 CLOSED TO NEW ENROLLMENT One can be purchased at the first practice for $20 if needed. Each Windy City Curling Club (WCCC) will teach you how to throw a player is required to wear their own shin and mouth guards. Sticks stone, sweep the ice, and basic strategy to get you started on your are available to rent for $15 using code 118923. Please contact Olympic run! Week one will consist of on and off ice instruction Christine Hartnett at [email protected] for more information. will cover game basics and safety instructions with the following Location: Ackerman SFC, 800 St. Charles Road. weeks reserved for scrimmage games. Players will from WCCC Min/Max: 10/40. No class: 11/25 & 11/29. (ch) will be on hand to lead games and provide game play strategy. No experience or skates required! Location: Windy City Curling Club, 146 Roosevelt Road, Village Park. Min/Max: 6/24. (ch) R/NR–$120/$145 Code Grade Day Date Time Code Age Day Time Date R/NR Fee 118611 1-4 W & Su 11/11-12/20 W: 5-6pm, Su: 6-7pm 118967 9-12 M 6-7pm 11/16-12/7 $75/$110 118788 5-8 W & Su 11/11-12/20 W: 6-7pm, Su: 7-8pm
gepark.org 33 GLEN ELLYN PARK DISTRICT Youth Run for Fun Cyclones Volleyball Skills & Drills Ages: 8-13 Grades: 3-8 An informal introduction to running for boys One of the top volleyball clubs in the area, the Cyclones, will be teaching a fun and and girls of all fitness levels. Fun drills, games fundamental-style volleyball program to youth through tweens. With its unique and relay races create a positive atmosphere combination of drills, competition and instruction, this program focuses on breaking in a non-competitive environment. Location: volleyball down into different skill stations. These stations offer the most effective Ackerman SFC, 800 St. Charles Road, Glen way to capitalize on skills, knowledge, drills and techniques. No equipment needed. Ellyn. Min/Max: 5/30. (cs) Location: Ackerman SFC, 800 St. Charles Road. Min/Max: 6/20. (ch)
R/NR–$40/$55 Code Grade Day Date Time R/NR Fee 118607 Tu 11/3-11/24 4-5pm 117764 3-4 M 11/9-11/30 4:30-5:30pm $60/$90 117765 5-6 M 11/9-11/30 5:30-6:30pm $60/$90 117766 7-8 M 11/9-11/30 6:30-8pm $90/$135 FUTURE PROS CLOSED TO NEW ENROLLMENT Winter House Soccer League Cyclones Volleyball Camp Grades: 4-6 Ages: 5-12 Join us for a 3-day camp hosted by the Cyclones Volleyball Club! Athletes will focus on This is a great opportunity for boys and girls skill building and game play during this Thanksgiving break camp. Location: Ackerman to keep their soccer skills fresh during winter. SFC, 800 St. Charles Road. Min/Max: 6/12. (ch) Each week, players will work on different skills and then scrimmage at the end of class. This league is instructed by Future Pros trainers, Code Day Date Time R/NR Fee the same trainers used by the Glen Ellyn Lakers 117767 M-W 11/23-11/25 9-11:30am $90/$135 travel teams. Players are required to bring their own ball, shoes, shin guards, and water for each class. The league will be structured to follow Ackerman Youth Volleyball State safety guidelines pertaining to COVID-19. Grades: 3-8 Location: Ackerman SFC, 800 St. Charles Road, Quick, fast, and touches on the ball with All-State Coach Christine Giunta Mayer. Glen Ellyn. Min/Max: 10/25. No class: 11/26. (bt) These one-hour sessions will focus on everything your child needs to know about the game prior and during their seasons. Location: Ackerman SFC, 800 St. Charles Road. 5-7 –$75/$120 Ages: R/NR Min/Max: 5/25. No class: 12/13. (cs) 118732 Th 11/5-12/17 5-6pm Code Grade Day Date Time R/NR Fee Ages: 8-12 R/NR–$95/$140 118556 3-4 Su 12/6-12/27 2-3pm $60/$75 118733 Th 11/5-12/17 6-7:30pm 118549 5-6 W 11/4-11/18 4-5pm $60/$75 118552 7-8 W 11/4-11/18 5-6p m $60/$75
34 NOV/DEC 2020 FRIENDS OF GLEN ELLYN PARKS Scholarship Program We need your support now more than ever!
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought financial uncertainty to us all, and certainly, the number of our Glen Ellyn neighbors who are experiencing financial hardship has and will continue to increase.
The Scholarship Program allows residents in need of financial assistance to apply for reduced and/or no-fee recreation and athletic programs, and will be vital in helping our neighbors in need get back to a sense of normalcy, connectedness, and community. In the last year, over 200 Glen Ellyn families were assisted through this worthwhile program. However, funds are limited and the District anticipates an increase in applications.
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The program is funded through generous donations from residents and local businesses and through fundraising activities. Anyone can make a donation of $1 or more to the scholarship program by adding the donation amount to their activity registration form, when they register online, or at www.gepark.org/register.
gepark.org 35 GLEN ELLYN PARK DISTRICT Gymnastics Center Parent/Tot Gymnastics Pre-Developmental Gymnastics This fun-filled parent/tot play time program The focus of this program will be on floor Jump, Flip introduces your child to the exciting world exercise, springboard skills, bars and beam. of tumbling and gymnastics. Parent/ Stretching and conditioning for muscle tone Tot features tumbling and gymnastics will be included. This is a beginner program. & Tumble equipment, balls, hoops, circles & parachute The Glen Ellyn Park District GymnasticsCLOSED play. Parent TO involvement NEW isENROLLMENT the key to this Developmental Gymnastics program offers classes for children 18 class. Please no siblings. Your child will focus on Olympic events months to 14 years old. For safety and including beam, floor exercise, vault and comfort, proper attire is mandatory for Tiny Tumblers Gymnastics bars. Class will also include stretching, gymnastics participants; girls should wear a This introductory gymnastics class helps apparatus skills, and conditioning in a safe gymnastics leotard or shorts and t-shirt (no develop gross motor skills and body and controlled atmosphere. Participants tights or jewelry). Boys should wear shorts awareness and teaches self-confidence must be able to perform cartwheels, round- or sweatpants and t-shirt. Bare feet are while having fun. A variety of gymnastic offs, forward/backward rolls, and a bridge. best. Instructors reserve the right to move and tumbling stations will be set up each participants to a different class if they are week to introduce your gymnasts to the Tumbling 1 not developmentally ready. Classes are held basic skills used in this sport. Children must No skills required. Start out learning at Spring Avenue Recreation Center, 185 be able to attend class without a parent the proper way to perform handstands, Spring Avenue. present. cartwheels, and more. Participants will build on their skills each session. A FRIENDLY REMINDER Preschool Gymnastics With your child’s best interest in mind, we A variety of gymnastics and tumbling Tumbling 2 ask that parents and friends do not remain stations will be set up each week to Participants should possess basic skills, such in the gym during class time. We ask our introduce your gymnast to the basic skills as; cartwheel, round-off, forward/backward instructors to enforce this policy so that used in this sport. Children must be able to rolls, handstand, and bridge. your child may devote their attention to attend class without a parent present. the class without outside interruptions. This policy is for safety as well as learning Kindergarten Gymnastics experiences. SAFETY PROTOCOLS This class was designed to help refine and For information on safety develop the gross motor skills taught in previous classes. A higher skill level of protocols and participation gymnastics stations will be set up each guidelines due to week to increase strength, flexibility and COVID-19, please visit: coordination. gepark.org/coronavirus 36 NOV/DEC 2020 Class Schedule No class: 11/23-11/28
Code Class Day Ages Dates Time # of Classes Min/Max R/NR 118689 Parent/Tot M 18-36 mo. 11/2-12/14 9-9:30am Six 4/9 $60/$90 118710 Tiny Tumblers M 3 11/2-12/14 9:50-10:25am Six 4/5 $60/$90 118691 Preschool M 4-5 11/2-12/14 9:50-10:35am Six 4/5 $72/$108 118688 Kindergarten M 5-6 11/2-12/14 10:55-11:40am Six 4/9 $72/$108 118690 Preschool/Kindergarten M 4-6 11/2-12/14 1:30-2:15pm Six 4/9 $72$108 118711 Tiny Tumblers M 3 11/2-12/14 2:35-3:05pm Six 4/9 $60/$90 118704 Preschool & Kindergarten Tu 4-6 11/3-12/15 2:30-3:15pm Six 4/9 $72/$108 118703 Pre-Developmental CLOSEDTu 6-12 TO NEW11/3-12/15 ENROLLMENT4:30-5:30pm Six 4/9 $84/$126 118702 Developmental* Tu 7-12 11/3-12/15 5:50-6:50pm Six 4/9 $84/$126 118708 Parent/Tot W 18-36 mo. 11/4-12/16 9:15-9:45am Six 4/9 $60/$90 118712 Tiny Tumblers W 3 11/4-12/16 10:05-10:35am Six 4/9 $60/$90 118716 Preschool/Kindergarten W 4-6 11/4-12/16 10:55-11:40am Six 4/9 $72/$108 118717 Preschool/Kindergarten W 4-6 11/4-12/16 12:40-1:25pm Six 4/9 $72/$108 118713 Tiny Tumblers W 3 11/4-12/16 4:15-4:45pm Six 4/9 $60/$90 118709 Preschool W 4-5 11/4-12/16 5:05-5:50pm Six 4/9 $72/$108 118707 Kindergarten W 5-6 11/4-12/16 6:10-6:55pm Six 4/9 $72/$108 118718 Parent/Tot Th 18-36 mo. 11/5-12/17 9:15-9:45am Six 4/9 $60/$90 118720 Preschool Th 4-5 11/5-12/17 10:05-10:50am Six 4/9 $72/$108 118721 Tiny Tumblers Th 3 11/5-12/17 11:10-11:40am Six 4/9 $60/$90 119122 Pre-Dev./Developmental Th 6-12 11/5-12/17 4-5pm Six 4/9 $84/$126 118719 Pre-Dev./Developmental Th 6-12 11/5-12/17 5:10-6:10pm Six 4/9 $84/$126 118722 Tumbling 1 & 2 Th 7-14 11/5-12/17 6:20-7:20pm Six 4/9 $84/$126 118724 Parent/Tot Sa 18-36 mo. 11/7-12/19 9-9:30am Six 4/9 $60/$90 118727 Tiny Tumblers Sa 3 11/7-12/19 9:50-10:20am Six 4/9 $60/$90 118726 Preschool Sa 4-5 11/7-12/19 10:40-11:25am Six 4/9 $72/$108 118723 Kindergarten Sa 5-6 11/7-12/19 11:45-12:30pm Six 4/9 $72/$108 118725 Pre-Dev./Developmental Sa 6-12 11/7-12/19 12:50-1:50pm Six 4/9 $84/$126 *Must possess required skills to participate in class gepark.org 37 GLEN ELLYN PARK DISTRICT ONE DAY WORKSHOPS
SAFETY PROTOCOLS For information on safety Dance protocols and participation guidelines due to COVID-19, please visit: Academy gepark.org/coronavirus musicality and self-esteem. Parents/ enhance their tap movement vocabulary guardians are required to stay within the and knowledge. Dance for Kids building for the duration of each class, no exceptions. Children must be able to attend Ballet/Lyrical Our professional instructors inspire class without a parent present. This class merges the techniques of ballet creativity, teach core dance concepts, and and jazz. Participants will learn to dance give students a strong foundation in quality Creative Hip Hop with fluid movements characterized by the dance technique and vocabulary. Classes This class develops creativity and musicality expression of their emotions. are held at Spring Avenue RecreationCLOSED with a specialTO focusNEW on the ENROLLMENT rhythm, muscle Center, 185 Spring Avenue. Email Taylor memory, and coordination found in this Ballet/Tap at [email protected] or see the online urban dance style. Parents/guardians are This class focuses on giving your child class description for specific shoe and required to stay within the building for a strong foundation in ballet and tap attire suggestions. the duration of each class, no exceptions. technique. Ballet and tap vocabulary and Children must be able to attend class musicality will be taught. Parent/Tot Dance without a parent present. Designed for our littlest dancers, this class introduces basic ballet, coordination, Ballet/Jazz Pre-Ballet/Tap This class focuses on giving your child and gross motor skills through creative This class is divided into two units: ballet and a strong foundation in ballet and jazz movement and interactive songs with a tap. Your child will be taught core concepts, technique. Ballet and jazz vocabulary and parent present. Ballet shoes are optional for age-appropriate technique, and vocabulary musicality will be taught. parent/caregiver. in these two genres of dance. Tiny Tot Dance Hip Hop This high-energy style of dance Your child will learn dance concepts and Kinder-Ballet/Tap Kinder classes build upon skills taught in the encompasses many different urban dance develop rhythm, coordination, and balance pre-ballet/tap program. styles and focuses on rhythm, muscle while moving and grooving to music and memory, and coordination. Gym shoes/ using creative props to inspire imagination. sneakers are typically worn. Parents/guardians are required to stay Jazz & Tap within the building for the duration of each Your child will learn core technique and class, no exceptions. Children must be able vocabulary in both genres of dance. Jazz is a Theatrical to attend class without a parent present. more energetic form of dance that includes This class focuses on “performance” based dramatic body movements. Isolations, leaps dance. This class is a great way to learn to be Creative Movement and turns are taught to upbeat, rhythmic more expressive on stage while dancing to songs from great Broadway musicals! This class develops motor skills, balance, music. Tap will cover beginning tap rhythms cognitive awareness, creativity, rhythm, and steps while challenging students to
38 NOV/DEC 2020 Instructional Class Schedule (6-Week Session) No class: 11/23-11/28
Code Class Day Age Dates Time Min/Max R/NR 118657 Tiny Tot M 2.5-3 11/2-12/14 4:15pm-4:45pm 4/8 $40/$60 118658 Creative Movement M 3-4 11/2-12/14 4:50pm-5:35pm 5/10 $40/$60 118659 Kinder-Ballet/Tap M 5-6 11/2-12/14 5:40pm-6:25pm 5/12 $60/$90 118660 Theatrical M 6 & Up 11/2-12/14 6:30pm-7:30pm 5/12 $80/$120 118671 Jazz & Tap Tu 6 & Up 11/3-12/15 4:25pm-5:10pm 5/12 $60/$90 118662 Parent/Tot Tu 18-36 mo. 11/3-12/15 5:15pm-5:45pm 5/12 $60/$90 118663 Hip Hop Tu 6 & Up 11/3-12/15 5:55pm-6:40pm 5/12 $60/$90 118664 Ballet/Lyrical Tu 7 & Up 11/3-12/15 6:45pm-7:45pm 5/12 $80/$120 118665 Parent/Tot W 18-36 mo. 11/4-12/16 9:15am-9:45am 5/12 $40/$60 118666 Tiny Tot W 2.5-3 11/4-12/16 9:55am-10:25am 4/8 $40/$60 118667 Creative Movement W 3-4 11/4-12/16 10:30am-11:15am 5/10 $60/$90 118655 Creative Hip Hop W 3-4 11/4-12/16 4:30pm-5:15pm 5/10 $60/$90 118669 Pre-Ballet/Tap W 4-5 11/4-12/16 5:20pm-6:05pm 5/12 $60/$90 118670 Kinder-Ballet/Tap W 5-6 11/4-12/16 6:10pm-6:55pm 5/12 $60/$90 118668 Ballet/Jazz W 6 & Up 11/4-12/16 7pm-8pm 5/12 $80/$120 118672 Pre-Ballet/Tap Th 4-5 11/5-12/17 9:30am-10:15am 5/12 $60/$90 118673 Creative Movement Th 3-4 11/5-12/17 10:20am-11:05am 5/10 $60/$90 118674 Parent/Tot Th 18-36 mo. 11/5-12/17 11:10am-11:40am 5/12 $40/$60 118675 Kinder-Ballet/Tap CLOSEDSa 5-6 TO NEW11/7-12/19 ENROLLMENT9am-9:45am 5/12 $60/$90 118676 Pre-Ballet/Tap Sa 4-5 11/7-12/19 9:50am-10:35am 5/12 $60/$90 118677 Creative Movement Sa 3-4 11/7-12/19 10:40am-11:25am 5/10 $60/$90 118678 Tiny Tot Dance Sa 2.5-3 11/7-12/19 11:30am-12:00pm 4/8 $40/$60
Dance for Adults Swing Dance Salsa Dance Ballroom Dance Ages: 18 & Up Ages: 18 & Up Ages: 18 & Up Swing Dance, known also as Jitterbug Salsa is an easy and energetic dance to Here’s your chance to tackle the dance and East Coast Swing, is a very popular learn, and in no time, you will be ready to floor! Learn the basics of Waltz and and versatile dance. This class will teach show off your moves on the dance floor. Foxtrot. Register with your favorite partner you how to dance swing with ease Class covers basic patterns such as the lead and spend an enjoyable, fun and energy- and confidence. Basic lead and follow and follow technique in addition to various packed dance session. You’ll be ready to hit techniques will be covered in addition to styling tips for each individual. This class the dance floor in no time. Fee is listed per many popular patterns. Class is open to is for singles or couples alike. The fee is person. Instructor: Diane Smith. Location: couples, as well as singles! Instructor: Diane listed per person. Instructor: Diane Smith. Spring Avenue Recreation Center, 185 Smith. Location: Spring Avenue Recreation Location: Spring Avenue Recreation Center, Spring Avenue. Min/Max: 8/30. No class: Center, 185 Spring Avenue. Min/Max: 8/30. 185 Spring Avenue. Min/Max: 8/30. (ts) 11/26. (ts) No class: 11/26. (ts) R/NR–$50/$75 R/NR–$50/$75 R/NR–$50/$75 117523 W 10/21-11/25 7-8pm 117521 Th 10/22-12/3 7:30-8:30pm 117519 Th 10/22-12/3 6:30-7:30pm
gepark.org 39 GLEN ELLYN PARK DISTRICT ONE DAY WORKSHOPSPlatform Tennis 845 Pershing Avenue, Glen Ellyn (within Maryknoll Park)
Platform tennis is the only racquet sport aggregate deck surface, allowing members that players can enjoy outdoors in any to play outdoors in all weather conditions. climate. This fun and social game can be The heaters are NOT meant for warming played at any time, day or night. You don’t players and should never be used when the need to have prior knowledge of the game courts are dry. as it’s easy to learn. The game is primarily played in the winter and is geared toward Each court is about one quarter of the 4 players. size of a tennis court and is surrounded on all four sides by a 12’ high superstructure with taut, 16-gauge “chicken wire” fencing Learning the Game which allows the players to play the ball off Meet Our Platform The Glen Ellyn Park District offers adult the screens. Lighting allows play until 11pm. and junior lessons for beginning through Tennis Pro advanced and travel players. Whether The Equipment Mark Cunnington returns this year as the you’re looking to learn the game or Platform Tennis Professional. Mark comes to Platform Tennis is played with special enhance your skills, our Platform Tennis the Park District highly skilled in the sport paddles that differ in size and shape from Professional can help with both. of platform tennis as well as tennis. USPTA tennis racquets. The paddles are made of a and PPTA certified, Mark has over 6 years composite material with a specific number experience in coaching platform tennis of aerodynamic holes drilled into the head The Courts and is currently ranked in the top 40 in the and can be no more than 18 inches long. The Glen Ellyn Platform Tennis Facility is a nation for platform tennis. year-round public facility featuring: The paddle ball is made of a spongy rubber material and are 2.5 inches in diameter. A Mark oversees the Platform Tennis program, flocking material on the exterior keeps the • Six courts with outside decking which includes assisting with the Monday ball from skidding. • “Paddle Hut” to accommodate members Night League, the Men’s and Women’s who wish to socialize inside a warming Travel Team program, and developing the Our Platform Tennis Pro can assist you with facility while waiting for their match or juniors program. Mark will instruct all clinics all your equipment needs. Contact Mark just to socialize while watching games. and drills and will be available for private and Cunnington at [email protected]. group lessons. Mark also serves as the Park The courts are made of aluminum decking District’s Head Tennis Professional, teaching with added grit to assist with traction. Safety Protocols hundreds of students the sport of tennis this An under-the-court heating system was See our website for current safety past summer. installed to melt ice and water off the protocols due to COVID-19. CONTACT: [email protected]
40 NOV/DEC 2020 Platform Tennis Memberships The Glen Ellyn Platform Tennis program offers flexible opportunities to get you out on one of Face our six (6) courts, in lessons or in a league. The coverings annual Platform Tennis membership runs from required Platform September 3, 2020, thru August 31, 2021. Please note that four courts will be reserved for the Glen Ellyn Platform Travel Club on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings from October-March.
• No additional court fees to play year-round. Tennis • Unlimited access to court time when not programmed Private Lessons with leagues, lessons or events. • Access to the “Paddle Hut” between 7am and 11pm. Need help in a specific area? Our Platform Tennis • Privilege of making court reservations 7 days in advance. Professional can tailor the class to your specific needs! To • Discount on lessons. get started with lessons, please email Mark Cunnington at [email protected]. Pricing below is listed per person; semi-private lessons are for two players. 2020-2021 Membership Fees Type M/NM Fee Type Resident Nonresident Add’l Child Private 30-Minute $35/$40 Adult (18 & Up) $260 $310 - Private 60-Minute $70/$80 Semi-Private 30-Minute $18/$22 Junior (6-17) $50 $75 - Semi-Private 60-Minute $35/$40 Family $500 $590 $15/child 3 & A Pro 30-Minute $15/$20 Includes 2 adults (same household) or 2 adults and 2 children (age 3 & A Pro 60-Minute $25/$30 17 & under) per household. Youth members must be accompanied by an adult and do not receive a key to the “Hut.” 5 Private 60-Minute Package $300/$360
gepark.org 41 GLEN ELLYN PARK DISTRICT Planning your next big event? We offer a wide variety of affordable indoor and outdoor venues. Deposits may be required with some rentals. Rentals Space is available on a first come, first served basis.
Bookings are still being accepted; however, rental/event attendance will be limited based on current Phase or Tier guidelines within the Restore Illinois Plan. Additional restrictions may apply.
Ackerman SFC Sunset Pool 800 St. Charles Road, Glen Ellyn 483 Fairview Avenue, Glen Ellyn Three full-size basketball courts and an Private pool rentals are perfect indoor artificial turf field are available for picnics, neighborhood parties, to rent for practices, games, parties, birthdays, group outings and more. and more. The facility also features The pool is available to rent on Friday two 30’ climbing walls, an outdoor and Saturday evenings from early June volleyball court, and a party room. through late August. Contact: Chad Contact: Ryan Miller at (630) 317-0134 Shingler at (630) 317-0137
Spring Avenue Maryknoll Park Recreation Center Clubhouse Party Room 185 Spring Avenue, Glen Ellyn 845 Pershing Avenue, GlenPHASE Ellyn 5 Spring Avenue Recreation Center can Room rental includes tables and chairs. accommodate a variety of events. A Renter may bring in their own food. single classroom (up to 30 people) Alcohol is permitted with a liability con- or the craft lab (up to 50 people) tract. The maximum number of guests are available to rent. Contact: Mary is 60. Room size is 25’ x 40’. Defiglia at (630) 858-2463 x 2203 R/NR Fee: $85/$110 per hour; add $210 for alcohol liability. The outdoor patio is available to rent with your room Main Street rental for a $30 fee. Contact: Mary Recreation Center Defiglia at (630) 858-2463 x 2203 501 Hill Avenue, Glen Ellyn Conveniently located near downtown Glen Ellyn! Rent a single classroom (up Maryknoll Park to 30 people), double classroom (up to Picnic Pavilion 50 people), or the dance room (up to 845 Pershing Avenue, GlenPHASE Ellyn 5 10 people). Contact: Mary Defiglia at This pavilion can accommodate groups (630) 858-2463 x 2203 of 50 patrons or less. There is a maxi- mum of 7 picnic tables that can be set up for your exclusive use. No alcohol, Athletic Fields grills, pets, inflatables, additional tables The Glen Ellyn Park District has fields or piñatas allowed. Contact: Mary De- available for soccer, baseball or softball: figlia at (630) 858-2463 x 2203 Ackerman Park, 800 St. Charles Road; 2-Hour Rental Fees: Village Green, 130 S. Lambert Road; or 1-30 Guests...... $50R/$75NR Newton Park, 707 Fairview Avenue. 31-50 Guests...... $80R/$105NR Village Green & Newton Parks: (630) 942-7290 Maryknoll Park Public Shelter with bathrooms is not meant for groups or Ackerman Park : patrons staying more than 30 minutes. Grass Fields: (630) 942-7288 This shelter is for small groups of patrons Synthetic Turf Field: (630) 317-0134 wishing to have a quick snack or lunch between park play. 42 NOV/DEC 2020 Lake Ellyn Boathouse 645 Lenox Road, Glen Ellyn • (630) 942-7260 Located just 25 miles from downtown Chicago, this unique landmark house was built in 1937 as a community facility and was fully restored to its historic beauty in 2016. Beautifully placed along Lake Ellyn, the Boathouse has been home to numerous wedding ceremonies, receptions, anniversary parties, birthdays, and more.. Rental/event attendance will be limited based on current Phase or Tier guidelines within the Restore Illinois Plan. Additional restrictions may apply.
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gepark.org 43 GLEN ELLYN PARK DISTRICT Spring Avenue Boating & DOG PARK FISHING Unleash some fun at the dog park! Passenger Boating Keep yourself and your four-legged friend Non-motorized passenger occupied boating is allowed on Lake safe by practicing social distancing when Face Ellyn by permit only. To purchase a permit, bring or mail a copy of visiting the dog park. The Spring Avenue Dog coverings your completed boat permit application, available at gepark.org/ Park features a large open play area, swipe required boating, to Glen Ellyn Park District, 185 Spring Avenue, Glen Ellyn, card entry for security, disposal bags and IL 60137. Permits, which much be affixed to your watercraft, will be receptacles, picnic tables, benches and free provided once applications have been approved. Permit Fee: $5. parking. This is the only Glen Ellyn Park District location where off-leash dogs are allowed. Dog owners need a permit for each • Boating is allowed between sunrise and sunset from May 1 to Nov. 1. dog they bring (up to two dogs). • Boaters must practice social distancing and adhere to current State boat occupancy guidelines. Users should ensure they are ready to depart quickly from the ramp or dock as soon as their boat is put Purchase/Renew a Dog Park Membership into the water to avoid congregation. An annual permit is required for each dog visiting the dog park • Watercraft are not permitted on Lake Foxcroft. and is valid for one year from date of issue. To buy a permit, visit the Spring Avenue Recreation Center during business hours. Dog Model Boating owners must provide: completed permit application, proof of residency (current driver’s license, tax statement, or utility bill), Model Boating is allowed on Lake Ellyn and Lake Foxcroft. “Model paper copy of rabies vaccination (not tags), and payment. Boats” refer to electric or radio-controlled boats or sailboats that have maximum speeds of 15mph or slower. Model Power Boating is The dog park resident fee is $35 for one dog and $65 for two dogs strictly prohibited. ($80 and $130 for nonresidents, respectively). Applications and waivers are available at: www.gepark.org/dog-park Fishing Information Fishing on Park District waters requires any angler who is 16 years of age and older to carry a valid Illinois fishing license. Fishing license information can be found on the Illinois Department of Natural Resource’s website at dnr.illinois.gov/fishing. All fishing is catch and release only. Ice fishing is prohibited.
44 NOV/DEC 2020 Tennis & Pickleball COURTS Serve up some fun! Face Newton Park coverings Glen Ellyn Park District’s outdoor hard court required SKATE PARK tennis and pickleball courts are open to the public until further notice. We’ll see you on the ramps! Located within Newton Park, our community skate • Newton Park: Two tennis courts also lined for pickleball. Face park is well-suited for skateboard enthusiasts of all • George Ball Park: Six tennis court. coverings levels and is completely free to use. The 80’ by 160’ • Village Green Park: Four pickleball courts as well as required area features a variety of ramps, platforms, and one tennis court which is also lined for pickleball. obstacles that make practicing tricks fun and easy. • Sunset Park: Both courts at Sunset Park are open for play. Newton Skate Park is limited to 10 participants or less in Tier 3. If The following guidelines will need to be there is a wait, patrons must limit their usage to one hour from the followed for the courts to remain open: time they arrive. Face coverings and helmets are mandatory in the • Social distancing required: Before and after play, players must skate park. The park is open to skateboards, scooters, and inline maintain a minimum distance of 6 feet from all others. skates (no bicycles). The skate park is unsupervised and participants skate at their own risk. • The use of face masks is required for all play. • All spectators and players waiting for a court must remain Features outside of the fence until a court becomes available and social • 5’ Quarter Pipe distancing procedures must always be practiced. • 3’ Hipped Bank • 1’ HUD Box • 6’ Roll-In • Private lessons of any kind are not allowed unless authorized • 14” Round Ground Grind Rail • 2’-6’ Base Box with Rail by the Glen Ellyn Park District. • 4’ Quarter Bank • 3’ Launch with Planter • Courts cannot be used for alternative activities including • 5’ Mini Ramp • 5’ Hipped Quarter Bowl off-leash dogs. • 5’ Trani-Bank • 6’ Quarter Pipe • Courts close at dusk at Newton and Village Green Parks; 10pm at George Ball and Sunset Parks. Skate Park Hours The Skate Park is open from 9am to dusk The park will remain open • Please be vigilant in preventing the spread of germs by weather and/or compliance dependent. practicing good hygiene. If you or any members of your family Ages 12 & Under: Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, 9am to 12pm are ill or become ill, you should remain home. Park will be closed during inclement weather or when equipment is damanged.
gepark.org 45 GLEN ELLYN PARK DISTRICT Baseball & Softball FIELDS During Tier 3, fields are open for groups of 10 or less with social distancing and face coverings. Face Natural Grass & Synthetic Competitive play is not permitted. Should a coverings group arrive while you are using the field, please required be courteous and limit your playing time to no TURF FIELDS more than 1.5 hours from the time you began. Newton Park Synthetic Turf Field Appropriate behavior and useage of the fields and park is required. During Tier 3, patrons may use the field in groups of 10 or less with proper social distancing and face Face Village Green Ball Fields coverings. Competitive play is not permitted. coverings Located at 130 S. Lambert Road, Glen Ellyn. required Activities taking place must be appropriate for the Ackerman Park Ball Fields field and all equipment is subject to Glen Ellyn Park Located at 800 St. Charles Road, Glen Ellyn. District oversight and approval. Please note, hitting golf balls, baseballs, or softballs is prohibited for the Newton Park Ball Field comfort and safety of all visitors. Located at 707 Fairview Avenue, Glen Ellyn. Ackerman Park Synthetic Turf Field During Tier 3, patrons may use the field in groups of 10 or less with proper social distancing and face coverings. Competitive play is not permitted. Outdoor Basketball Natural Grass Areas/Fields COURTS During Tier 3, patrons may use the field in groups of 10 Full courts are located at Newton Park, Village or less with proper social distancing and face coverings. Green Park, Surrey Park, and Main Street Face Competitive play is not permitted. Recreation Center. A half court coverings is also located at Stacy Park. Basketball required courts are open weather and/or compliance dependent and limited to groups of 10 or less. 46 NOV/DEC 2020 No competitive play. Face coverings are required. Disc Golf 9-HOLE COURSE A 9-hole disc golf course is available at Maryknoll Park, 845 Pershing Avenue. Users must provide their own disc during all tiers of Phase 4 of the Restore Illinois Plan. Disc rentals will resume in Phase 5. The course is open daily from dawn to Outdoor Ping Pong dusk. Please be courteous of other players and watch for park AND CHESS patrons. Located at Prairie Path Park Enjoy a fun game of table tennis or a round of chess in the park! Tables can be found at Prairie Path Park, which is located along the Prairie Path between Park Boulevard and Forest Avenue. Visitors Bocce Courts and must bring their own paddles, balls, or chess pieces. HORSESHOE PITS Bocce Courts Two Bocce courts are available at Maryknoll Park. Sand Volleyball Users must bring their own equipment. Horseshoe Pits COURT Face coverings Two Horseshoe pits are available at Maryknoll Park. Located within Ackerman Park, the sand Users must bring their horsehoes. volleyball court is available for groups of 10 or required less with social distancing and face coverings during Tier 3.
gepark.org 47 GLEN ELLYN PARK DISTRICT Where pets come to play.
Spring Avenue o a g UnleashP some fun at this popular rkoutdoor park where dogs can D exercise, play, and socialize off-leash. Your four-legged friend will pawsitively love it! View membership options, available to residents and nonresidents, at: gepark.org/dog-park
48 NOV/DEC 2020 PARK DO’S & DON’TS Patrons are encouraged to use parks for individual and family passive activities and limited recreation.
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DO exercise outdoors DO follow social distancing, DO play tennis or pickleball (e.g. walking, running, biking) State, and CDC guidelines while following current rules
DO fish at Lakes Ellyn & Foxcroft DO hammock respectfully DO leash and clean (catch-and-release only) and only on mature trees up after your pet
DO value and DO properly dispose of trash, DO have fun and appreciate nature recycling, and fishing line enjoy your parks!
DO use playgrounds DON’T congregate in DON’T feed geese or other while following current guidelines groups of over 10 people fowl — it’s bad for their health
DON’T hit golf balls DON’T swim or enter DON’T smoke or in the parks the water consume alcohol
gepark.org 49 GLEN ELLYN PARK DISTRICT EXPLORE Your PARKS
Parks N 1 Greenbriar Park 2 Spalding Park 3 Churchill Park W E 4 Stacy Park 5 Ackerman Park S 6 George Ball Park 7 Sam Perry Nature Preserve 8 Babcock Grove Park 9 Benjamin Gault Bird Sanctuary 10 Lake Ellyn Park 11 Ellynwood Nature Preserve 12 Walnut Glen Park 13 Frank Johnson Center 14 Danby Park 15 Prairie Path Park 16 Pfuetze Park 17 Glen Oak Park 18 Marie Ulhorn/President's Park 19 Newton Park 20 Sunset Park 21 Glen Ellyn Manor Park 22 Surrey Park 23 Maryknoll Park 24 Co-Op Park 25 Panfish Playground 26 Village Green Park 27 Lake Foxcroft Park
Facilities A Ackerman Sports & Fitness Center B Main Street Recreation Center C Spring Avenue Recreation Center C Spring Avenue Fitness Center C Spring Avenue Dog Park D Holes & Knolls Mini Golf + Splash Park D Platform Tennis Facility E Sunset Pool F Lake Ellyn Boathouse
Schools G Ben Franklin School H Forest Glen School I Churchill School J Hadley Junior High K Glenbard South L Glenbard West M Glen Crest N Lincoln School O Memorial Field P Park View School 50 NOV/DEC 2020 Park Features • Denotes also lined for Pickleball Paths/Trail Walking Playground Field Baseball/Softball Court Basketball Court) (Hard Court Tennis Court Pickleball Tennis Platform Court Volleyball Sand Field Athletic Turf Synthetic Fields Area/Grass Play Open Equipment Fitness Outdoor Shelter Picnic Pool Outdoor Pier Fishing Park Splash Golf Mini Golf Disc Park Skate Skating Ice Hill Sled Ackerman Park 800 St. Charles Rd. • • • • • • • Babcock Grove Park 324 Linden St. • • Churchill Park 271 St. Charles Rd. • • Co-Op Park 515 Wilson Ave. • • Danby Park 280 Duane St. • • • Ellynwood Preserve 801 Ellynwood Dr. Benjamin Gault 625 N. Main St. • George Ball Park 801 Elm St. • • • Glen Ellyn Manor Park 375 Illinois St. • • • Glen Oak Park 350 Woodstock Ave. • • Frank Johnson Center 490 Kenilworth Ave. • • Lake Ellyn Park 645 Lenox Rd. • • • • • Lake Foxcroft Park 2S540 Lambert Rd. • • • • • • Main Street Rec. Ctr. 501 Hill Ave. • • • Maryknoll Park 845 Pershing Ave. • • • • • • • • Newton Park 707 Fairview Ave. • • • • • • • • • • Panfish Playground Maintained by GEPD • • Sam Perry Preserve 735 Grand Ave. Pfuetze Park 400 N. Park Blvd. • Prairie Path Park 565 Steward Ave. President’s Park 265 Cumnor • • Spalding Park 22W325 2nd St. • • • Spring Avenue Rec. Ctr. 185 Spring Ave. • Stacy Park 50 Geneva Rd. • • • • • Sunset Park 483 Fairview Ave. • • • • Surrey Park 95 Surrey Dr. • • • Village Green Park 130 S. Lambert Rd. • • • • • • • • Walnut Glen Park 860 Walnut St. •
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Community-Based Recreational Programs and Inclusion Services For Park District Programs
WDSRA RECREATIONAL & INCLUSION SERVICES SOCIAL PROGRAMS: Inclusion Services are designed to provide the IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL least restrictive environment while providing the maximum opportunity to participate in WDSRA provides fun, engaging recreational regular park programs. There is no charge and social programs, trips, and special events for WDSRA support. To register for services, for children, teens, and adults with special simply indicate that special accommodations needs. Programs are structured to allow are needed on the park district registration everyone to participate at their own ability form. Two-week advance notice is requested level. Through WDSRA each individual has the for inclusion support. opportunity to grow personally, connect with their community and discover their potential.
● Sports ● Special Events ● Special Olympics ● Adaptive Sports ● Music and Dance ● Overnight Outings ● Art and Drama ● Weeklong Trips ● Bowling ● And much more! ● Social Clubs
Western DuPage Special Recreation Association 630-681-0962 • www.wdsra.com
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DEFINITION OF RESIDENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PARENT’S CODE OF ETHICS Not all Glen Ellyn residents are in the Park District. The Glen Ellyn Park District recognizes there are • I will encourage good sportsmanship by Anyone living within the geographic boundaries of the community residents who may suffer economic setbacks demonstrating positive support for players, coaches, Glen Ellyn Park District is considered a resident. Glen that might preclude their participation in Glen Ellyn and officials at every game and practice. Ellyn Park District residents, via property taxes, make Park District programs. Financial assistance forms • I will place the emotional and physical well-being of financial contributions to the operation of the park are available at the Spring Avenue and Main Street my child ahead of my personal desire to win. system. Non-residents are charged higher fees for Recreation Center. All requests remain confidential. • I will insist that my child play in a safe and healthy programs than residents to compensate for property Questions? Contact Kimberly Dikker at (630) 942-7256. environment. tax disparity. • I will require that my child’s coach be trained in the A referral for additional scholarship assistance is now responsibilities of being a youth sports coach. Residents of Glen Ellyn who are not residents of the available to qualified resident children under the age • I will remember that the game is for youth – not Glen Ellyn Park District or any other park district may of 18 through the Milton Township Youth Committee’s adults. receive all the privileges of belonging to the Glen Family Youth Scholarship Fund. • I will do my very best to make youth sports fun for Ellyn Park District by paying the equivalent of Park my child. District taxes annually. This membership allows for • I will ask my child to treat other players, coaches, and priority registration, pool passes, and any other services officials with respect regardless of race, sex, creed, provided to our residents at the resident rate. INSURANCE or ability. The Glen Ellyn Park District does not provide medical • I agree with these rules and understand that the insurance coverage for individuals who participate in Glen Ellyn Park District Associations have adopted a our programs or use our facilities. To do so would make Zero-Tolerance Policy and that not abiding by these WAIVERS OF LIABILITY programs and user fees cost prohibitive. rules may restrict me from attending future games To participate in any Glen Ellyn Park District program, and practices. you must sign a waiver releasing the Park District of any liability. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits PETS AT EVENTS discrimination on the basis of a disability. The Glen Ellyn The Glen Ellyn Park District asks that everyone please REFUNDS, CANCELLATIONS Park District will make reasonable accommodations exercise good judgment and leave pets at home when The Glen Ellyn Park District reserves the right to in recreation programs to enable participation by an attending events that draw large crowds. Please show cancel, postpone or combine classes, or change individual with a disability that meets essential eligibility respect for other people, yourself and your pet by instructors. If insufficient enrollment causes a class to requirements for that leisure program and facility. helping the Park District maintain a safe and healthy be canceled, notification will be given 7 days in advance, environment where all people have the opportunity to and full tuition refunded. Withdrawals prior to the start If you have questions or believe you have been unfairly participate and enjoy themselves. of a class will be assessed at minimum a $5.00 service discriminated against by the Park District, please charge. Refunds for moving, injury/illness, or schedule contact Nick Cinquegrani at (630) 942-7257. Those changes will be pro-rated according to the date the who use the Telecommunications Device for the deaf request for a refund is made. may reach the Park District by calling the Illinois Relay NOTICE OF POSSIBLE Line at (800) 526-0844. CHANGES IN PLAYBOOK LISTINGS The policies, procedures, requirements, programs, COMMITMENT TO QUALITY fees and facility availability contained in this Playbook To encourage first time participation as well as repeat NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT represent Park District program and policies at participation, the Park District has a refund policy The Glen Ellyn Park District prohibits discrimination in the time of publication. Sometimes changes in the highlighted by a satisfaction guarantee. This special all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, programs (including fees, locations, times, etc.) and refund policy provides us with timely feedback about national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political policies are necessary after Playbook publication but dissatisfaction regarding our services. We can then beliefs, sexual orientation, marital or family status. prior to program commencement or facility operation. take prompt action to improve services. If you are not completely satisfied, tell us and we will either: invite To provide the best services, programs and facilities to you to repeat the class at no charge; allow you a credit the public, the Park District reserves the right to add, that can be applied to another program; issue you a full BEHAVIOR POLICY to change, modify or delete any program or policies refund. Participants are always expected to exhibit appropriate after they have been published. The Park District will behavior. The following guidelines have been developed attempt to make a reasonable effort to give prompt to help make Park District programs safe and enjoyable Our guarantee is based on fulfilling our promise to public notice of any material changes in the programs for all participants. Additional rules may be developed deliver the published expectations describing the and policies, but notice cannot be assured. We for specific programs and athletic leagues as deemed service you have used. A refund will be granted if apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and necessary by staff. Participants shall: you were dissatisfied with the experience due to appreciate your understanding and cooperation. circumstances under the Park District’s control. 1. Show respect to all participants and staff, take direction from staff. Requests for the above-mentioned options must be PHOTO/VIDEO POLICY made before the midpoint of the program or within two 2. Refrain from using abusive or foul language. The Glen Ellyn Park District uses pictures or videos of weeks of a single meeting activity. All refund requests participants to publicize recreation opportunities in our must be submitted in writing and returned to the 3. Refrain from causing bodily harm to self, other participants or staff. social media, print, and online marketing. If you do not Spring Avenue Recreation Center or the Main Street want a picture taken, please tell our photographer. If Recreation Center. Satisfaction Guarantee does not 4. Show respect for equipment, supplies and facilities. the picture has already been taken, please contact the apply to trips, special events with prepaid admissions Park District at (630) 942-7260. and tickets, and athletic programs where equipment has A positive approach will be used regarding discipline. already been ordered. Staff will periodically review rules with participants during the program session. If inappropriate behavior occurs, prompt resolution will be sought specific to each individual situation. The Park District reserves the right to dismiss a participant whose behavior endangers the safety of himself /herself or others.
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